Thinking Architecture: Third

Its about the author thinking about architecture literally talks about his perception of architecture and the buildings, materials, colors, etc he has seen in his life.

Everything is excellent 5*

As the title states. Great.

it's much thicker than i expected... oh, it's a third expanded version :)i first borrowed and read this little book from our school library, it's touching, i can't help reading it everyday a little bit, every time is a refreshing. then i found some extra articles added in the 2nd expanded version, and i think, this is a book i really really need to have. i feel very happy with the 3rd expended version, now i have something more to read :)

Zumthor's _Thinking Architecture_ and _Atmospheres_ are iconic additions to the lexicon of architectural theory. Zumthor is a humble giant, and his concern with the phenomenological experience of the user, as well as with the performative aspects of building, point the way to a twenty-first century architecture that is kinder and more responsible than the architectures of the twentieth. This is a must-read for all architects and designers, and if you find yourself thinking Zumthor to be ho-hum or you don't agree with him, I ask you: As an architect who do you serve? If your answer is one rooted in a wider ethic, Zumthor will resonate with you.

Bought this for my father and he was very happy with it, exactly as advertised, would recommend.